PRICE - Albert "Obbie" Passic, age 85, passed away in the comfort of the VA Hospital in Salem, Va., on Jan. 11, 2007.
Born April 10, 1921 in Scofield to John and Ursula Loncarich Passic. Married Lois Hazel Gilligan on June 7, 1946 in Salt Lake City; marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple in 1963. Lois passed away on March 9, 2000.
Obbie was a graduate of Carbon High School class of 1939, where he participated and lettered in many sports. He played on the 1938 state championship football team and was elected all-state second team.
In 1941, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served four years in the Pacific, Asiatic and European conflicts.
Upon discharge, he entered Carbon College and played on the first Carbon College football team.
After graduation he went to work for the Carbon County Sheriff's department where he was employed for 33 years, 25 of those years he served as sheriff.
Obbie was well known and highly respected for the way he always put Carbon County first. He loved the people and always strived to make Carbon County a better place to live, work and raise our youth. His leadership and direction helped the lives of many and his generosity will never be forgotten.
Obbie always stayed active in athletics and he won numerous championships in various different sporting events over the years. He was a 30 year member of the Utah Officials Association, elected to the CEU Athletic Hall of Fame and the Utah Officials Hall of Fame.
He enjoyed being in the outdoors with family and friends. Whether it was fishing with his buddies or sharing a round of golf with his boys and former President George Bush, Obbie always made the best of everything, even if it meant a staunch Democrat from Carbon County golfing with a Republican president.
Obbie was very active in law enforcement and his community. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Served as president of the Utah Peace Officers Association, president of Utah Sheriff's Association, chairman of the Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, POST instructor for both Utah and Wyoming, awarded Outstanding Community Service Award in 1971 by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce, and in 1987 received Man of the Year from the Soroptimist of Price.
Survived by sons, Gregory A. (Carolyn) Passic, Clifton, Va.; Jon T. (Janice) Passic, Christiansburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Shauna Williams, Jyl Robinson, Lindsey Larsen, Kai and Laura Passic; two great-grandchildren, Adalyn and Cosette Williams. Preceded in death by parents, wife, four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral service Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., at Price 5th LDS Ward Chapel. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price city cemetery.
-Sun Advocate, Jan 16, 2007
Born April 10, 1921 in Scofield to John and Ursula Loncarich Passic. Married Lois Hazel Gilligan on June 7, 1946 in Salt Lake City; marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple in 1963. Lois passed away on March 9, 2000.
Obbie was a graduate of Carbon High School class of 1939, where he participated and lettered in many sports. He played on the 1938 state championship football team and was elected all-state second team.
In 1941, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served four years in the Pacific, Asiatic and European conflicts.
Upon discharge, he entered Carbon College and played on the first Carbon College football team.
After graduation he went to work for the Carbon County Sheriff's department where he was employed for 33 years, 25 of those years he served as sheriff.
Obbie was well known and highly respected for the way he always put Carbon County first. He loved the people and always strived to make Carbon County a better place to live, work and raise our youth. His leadership and direction helped the lives of many and his generosity will never be forgotten.
Obbie always stayed active in athletics and he won numerous championships in various different sporting events over the years. He was a 30 year member of the Utah Officials Association, elected to the CEU Athletic Hall of Fame and the Utah Officials Hall of Fame.
He enjoyed being in the outdoors with family and friends. Whether it was fishing with his buddies or sharing a round of golf with his boys and former President George Bush, Obbie always made the best of everything, even if it meant a staunch Democrat from Carbon County golfing with a Republican president.
Obbie was very active in law enforcement and his community. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Served as president of the Utah Peace Officers Association, president of Utah Sheriff's Association, chairman of the Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, POST instructor for both Utah and Wyoming, awarded Outstanding Community Service Award in 1971 by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce, and in 1987 received Man of the Year from the Soroptimist of Price.
Survived by sons, Gregory A. (Carolyn) Passic, Clifton, Va.; Jon T. (Janice) Passic, Christiansburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Shauna Williams, Jyl Robinson, Lindsey Larsen, Kai and Laura Passic; two great-grandchildren, Adalyn and Cosette Williams. Preceded in death by parents, wife, four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral service Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., at Price 5th LDS Ward Chapel. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price city cemetery.
-Sun Advocate, Jan 16, 2007
PRICE - Albert "Obbie" Passic, age 85, passed away in the comfort of the VA Hospital in Salem, Va., on Jan. 11, 2007.
Born April 10, 1921 in Scofield to John and Ursula Loncarich Passic. Married Lois Hazel Gilligan on June 7, 1946 in Salt Lake City; marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple in 1963. Lois passed away on March 9, 2000.
Obbie was a graduate of Carbon High School class of 1939, where he participated and lettered in many sports. He played on the 1938 state championship football team and was elected all-state second team.
In 1941, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served four years in the Pacific, Asiatic and European conflicts.
Upon discharge, he entered Carbon College and played on the first Carbon College football team.
After graduation he went to work for the Carbon County Sheriff's department where he was employed for 33 years, 25 of those years he served as sheriff.
Obbie was well known and highly respected for the way he always put Carbon County first. He loved the people and always strived to make Carbon County a better place to live, work and raise our youth. His leadership and direction helped the lives of many and his generosity will never be forgotten.
Obbie always stayed active in athletics and he won numerous championships in various different sporting events over the years. He was a 30 year member of the Utah Officials Association, elected to the CEU Athletic Hall of Fame and the Utah Officials Hall of Fame.
He enjoyed being in the outdoors with family and friends. Whether it was fishing with his buddies or sharing a round of golf with his boys and former President George Bush, Obbie always made the best of everything, even if it meant a staunch Democrat from Carbon County golfing with a Republican president.
Obbie was very active in law enforcement and his community. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Served as president of the Utah Peace Officers Association, president of Utah Sheriff's Association, chairman of the Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, POST instructor for both Utah and Wyoming, awarded Outstanding Community Service Award in 1971 by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce, and in 1987 received Man of the Year from the Soroptimist of Price.
Survived by sons, Gregory A. (Carolyn) Passic, Clifton, Va.; Jon T. (Janice) Passic, Christiansburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Shauna Williams, Jyl Robinson, Lindsey Larsen, Kai and Laura Passic; two great-grandchildren, Adalyn and Cosette Williams. Preceded in death by parents, wife, four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral service Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., at Price 5th LDS Ward Chapel. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price city cemetery.
-Sun Advocate, Jan 16, 2007
Born April 10, 1921 in Scofield to John and Ursula Loncarich Passic. Married Lois Hazel Gilligan on June 7, 1946 in Salt Lake City; marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple in 1963. Lois passed away on March 9, 2000.
Obbie was a graduate of Carbon High School class of 1939, where he participated and lettered in many sports. He played on the 1938 state championship football team and was elected all-state second team.
In 1941, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served four years in the Pacific, Asiatic and European conflicts.
Upon discharge, he entered Carbon College and played on the first Carbon College football team.
After graduation he went to work for the Carbon County Sheriff's department where he was employed for 33 years, 25 of those years he served as sheriff.
Obbie was well known and highly respected for the way he always put Carbon County first. He loved the people and always strived to make Carbon County a better place to live, work and raise our youth. His leadership and direction helped the lives of many and his generosity will never be forgotten.
Obbie always stayed active in athletics and he won numerous championships in various different sporting events over the years. He was a 30 year member of the Utah Officials Association, elected to the CEU Athletic Hall of Fame and the Utah Officials Hall of Fame.
He enjoyed being in the outdoors with family and friends. Whether it was fishing with his buddies or sharing a round of golf with his boys and former President George Bush, Obbie always made the best of everything, even if it meant a staunch Democrat from Carbon County golfing with a Republican president.
Obbie was very active in law enforcement and his community. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Served as president of the Utah Peace Officers Association, president of Utah Sheriff's Association, chairman of the Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, POST instructor for both Utah and Wyoming, awarded Outstanding Community Service Award in 1971 by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce, and in 1987 received Man of the Year from the Soroptimist of Price.
Survived by sons, Gregory A. (Carolyn) Passic, Clifton, Va.; Jon T. (Janice) Passic, Christiansburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Shauna Williams, Jyl Robinson, Lindsey Larsen, Kai and Laura Passic; two great-grandchildren, Adalyn and Cosette Williams. Preceded in death by parents, wife, four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral service Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., at Price 5th LDS Ward Chapel. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price city cemetery.
-Sun Advocate, Jan 16, 2007
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